Iran-Europe Relations

EU slaps new sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The European Union (EU)’s foreign ministers on Monday approved sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and two entities over detention of suspects of spying for foreign countries.

Iran, E3 states hold nuclear talks in Geneva

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has announced the holding of expert-level nuclear discussions between Iran and three European countries in Geneva.

FM Spox.:

Iran not to negotiate on its defense, military power ever

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has emphasized that the Islamic will never negotiate on its defense and military capabilities.

Iran, E3 deputy FMs hold talks in Geneva

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The deputy foreign ministers for political affairs of Iran and the European Troika met Monday to discuss talks on lifting anti-Iran sanctions, nuclear issues, and the worrisome situation of the West Asia region.

Iran reacts to Macron’s contradictory remarks

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Tehran has strongly rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent anti-Iran allegations, calling them “baseless and contradictory.”

Iran envoy, Italian official discuss detained nationals cases

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy in Rome says Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sabouri has exchanged views with Italy's Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Riccardo Guariglia about consular issues and the cases of detained nationals.

American journalist:

Another round of E3-EU/Iran talks could be held in Jan.

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – An American journalist has said that a new round of talks between Iran and the European Union will likely be held in Geneva in January.

Iran, Belarus determined to continue coop.: Takht-Ravanchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA)–Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs said that Tehran and Minsk are determined to continue cooperation for the benefit of people of the two countries and to maintain regional and international peace and security.

EU's Mora says held talks with senior Iranian diplomats

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – European Union's deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora says that he had held talks with two senior Iranian diplomats on different issues.

Iran new envoy submits copy of credential to EC Pres. Michel

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the European Union Mohammad Ali Robatjazi submitted a copy of his credential to President of the European Council Charles Michel.

Iran to advance nuclear program in line with its interests

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with IAEA cheif, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Iran will continue to advance its nuclear program in line with its national interests.

Iran reacts to European Union's hostile statement

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has reacted to the European Union's recent statement accusing the Islamic Republic of interference in the Ukraine war.

Iran summons UK ambassador

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The British charge d'affaires in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian foreign ministry on Tuesday.,

FM Araghchi:

Developing Iran-EU ties requires removing incorrect policies

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iran's new Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the development of the relations between Tehran and Europe requires removing incorrect policies.

FM Araqchi unveils condition on ties with US, Europe

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Abbas Araqchi, the new foreign minister of Iran, unveiled conditional plans to manage tensions with the US and rebuild ties with the European countries.

Prominent Egyptian journalist:

Iran found special place in Arab world with indep. decisions

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran has found a special place in the Arab world during the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm and also with its independent policies in recent years, Abdallah Sennawi said.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iran seeks stepped-up ties with all European countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The new Iranian President has said that Tehran wants to expand relations with all European countries based on friendship, mutual trust and respect.

German Chancellor Scholz holds phone call with Iranian Pres.

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that could lead to a wider conflict in the region, a government spokesperson said on Monday.

Iran FM says had frank, forward-looking call with Borrell

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri kani said that he has held a phone call with Josep Borrell ,High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

FM says Iran ready to interact with EU in common interests

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister emphasized that Iran is ready to continue working and interacting with Europe "based on respect, constructive dialogue, cooperation for mutual interests and peace and security in the world".

We not welcome war and insecurity in region: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the foreign minister of Iran said in a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart that "We do not welcome war and insecurity in the region," calling for an end to aggression on Gaza for regional peace.

FM says Iran ready for strong ties with EU

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Adbollahian has expressed Iran's willingness to establish strong relations with the European Union to cooperate on issues of mutual interest.

Brussels not confirm if Swede detained in Iran is EU official

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The European Commission has refused to confirm if a Swedish citizen being held in Iran is an European Union official.

We are on right path of cooperation with IAEA: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister told the EU foreign policy chief that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are cooperating, blasting the bloc for continuation of sanctions as a non-constructive approach.

Iran envoy meets with Austrian official to discuss ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Vienna has held a meeting with Foreign and European Policy Adviser to the Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria to discuss bilateral relations and international developments.

Iran FM to Borrell:

"Recent negotiations with European side constructive"

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell held a phone conversation during which the top Iran's diplomat described the recent talks with the bloc as constructive.

Deputy FM:

Iran welcomes continued consultations with Netherlands

TEHRAN, Jun 07 (MNA) – In a phone call with his Dutch counterpart, the Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs welcomed the continuation and increase in political consultations between the officials of the two countries.

FM to Borrell:

Iran as always welcomes constructive initiatives

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told the EU foreign policy chief by phone that Islamic Republic of Iran as always welcomes constructive initiatives.

Iran blasts EU states meddeling after terrorist execution

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani condemned the European meddling in Iran's internal affairs that came after the execution of the leader of a Europe-based terrorist group.